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  1. Home care salary for LPN's

    luv4nursing replied to Elektra6's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Im jealous of you guys and feel like Im being robbed....lol. I make $16.50 an hour in peds home care. The pay rates at my agency go up to around 21 though, depending on the case acuity and my cases...

  2. Florida LPN school?

    luv4nursing replied to mgalloLPN's topic in Florida Nursing

    Renee, this is OT, but Ive been looking at houses in Kissimmee and they are considerably less expensive than in Orlando. Would the drive back and forth be terrible? How are the neighborhoods? Im...

  3. LPN to RN through testing?

    luv4nursing replied to mc3's topic in General Nursing

    My LPN to RN program accepts Paramedics and Respiratory therapists but they have to have documented clinical experience. Many mentioned a transition program should be available, and they are available...

  4. Florida LPN school?

    luv4nursing replied to mgalloLPN's topic in Florida Nursing

    Mindy, Im seriously sitting here laughing bc YES I am the same way (a little absent minded at times) and YES I worry that when I go work in a hospital as an RN that Ill forget to do things, etc. Im...

  5. Putting my dream on hold

    luv4nursing replied to maddiesmommy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    this is great advice. i would also like to add, try sites such as half.com. ive gotten textbooks a few editions old for only a few dollars and media mail is very cheap. (they usually only change...

  6. Florida LPN school?

    luv4nursing replied to mgalloLPN's topic in Florida Nursing

    Mindy, I slacked off in high school and Im horrible at math, but managed to graduate with the highest gpa in my LPN program. You can do it, trust me! You just have to be ready and dedicated....

  7. Skills....do u remember them all?

    luv4nursing posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Its sad to say I only graduated LPN school a year ago, but due to not using most of my skills in the setting I work in (peds home care), I have forgotten many simple things....like how to give IM's,...

  8. Newbie hoping to become an LPN

    luv4nursing replied to maddiesmommy's topic in LPN to RN

    hello and welcome! :welcome: I just wanted to say that I had no nursing experience (I was never a CNA, HHA, etc) before LPN school and I still managed to graduate at the top of my class. Dont worry,...

  9. Advice....Going Before Board

    luv4nursing replied to floridagirl78's topic in General Nursing

    I dont have any advice, but I just wanted to wish you the best as

  10. Florida LPN school?

    luv4nursing replied to mgalloLPN's topic in Florida Nursing

    just wanted to chime in that Orlando tech is a a good program and students who graduate from there have a good reputation in the community bc ppl know its tough. If you can look past the annoying GED...

  11. Well, if you want MY advice you should get your RN

    luv4nursing replied to nursesaideBen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    People kill me with their opinions. Most people dont even know what an LPN does and that we actually make a decent living. Maybe not as much as an RN but I know LPNs who work in certain settings who...

  12. Good News about California and Excelsior College

    luv4nursing replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Online Distance Learning

    bump...i have a friend who just moved to Cali and would like this information. She could possibly get her license in FL since this is where she resided before if this is true, and then transfer it to...

  13. New VN Grad, New to the site!!!!!!!

    luv4nursing replied to shoecrazynurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hey, Just wanted to say

  14. LPN Student - First Term almost over, any suggestions???

    luv4nursing replied to AmyORlpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The best suggestion I can give you is to run, dont walk to ur nearest bookstore and buy a copy of Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX PN. That book is more informative than all my LPN texts...

  15. 23 mother of 2..don't know if should be RN or LPN?

    luv4nursing replied to dove44's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would also like to add, if anyone is a returning student and their GPA leaves something to be desired, I would say go for your LPN and then bridge over. Im my case, I slacked off when I went to...

  16. Valencia CC Graduates or Current students?

    luv4nursing replied to Travellpro's topic in Florida Nursing

    Any other Valencia students around? Im starting the LPN to RN bridge (online) program in January? Anyone else in the program? Im looking forward to it, but dreading it at the same time. Its a...

  17. First Hime Case...Scared

    luv4nursing replied to pagandeva2000's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hey! I started working in Peds home health as soon as I got my license and have been working in this field for a year now. Hear me when I tell you, you have NOTHING to worry about....after a while u...

  18. So, are you working?

    luv4nursing replied to luv4nursing's topic in LPN to RN

    Thanks for the reply Marie... Anybody

  19. LVN to RN Cali style. Which schools are you waiting for?

    luv4nursing replied to tm093726's topic in LPN to RN

    what part of Cali are you in? I have a friend in the San Francisco/San Mateo area who also is interested in transitioning. Do u know of any private schools in Cali? She is looking for one that...

  20. Lpn Test #3 Help!!!

    luv4nursing replied to dlissa74's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    have u considered an nclex review/preparation class? They are usually about a week long and really help boost your

  21. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

    luv4nursing replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    I start the LPN to RN bridge in January....I went to orientation today! Im excited but a little overwhelmed and a little bit chicken...lol. I know I can do it...Im just dreading all the time and hard...

  22. I got the job!!!

    luv4nursing replied to TammyJo's topic in Online Distance Learning

    congratulations! way to

  23. LVN Schooling Questions

    luv4nursing replied to kontradiction's topic in Nursing Career

    My LPN program was Monday Thru Friday 8-3 for school and clinicals were 6-2:30 or something like that. I worked part time 20-30 hrs a week (no kids). Its amazing what u can do when/if u have to! I...

  24. LVN degree..or just go for my RN?

    luv4nursing replied to ChargeNurseAmy74's topic in Nursing Career

    i think it depends on the area you live in and how long the usual wait is to get in. ive been an lpn for a year and im starting the lpn to rn bridge program in january. it was a great choice for me...

  25. How long can I wait?

    luv4nursing replied to LovebugLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think you will still be ok, it will probably just take you a little time to get into the swing of things. Im in a similar situation bc I graduated last fall but ever since then Ive been working in...